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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.79, 14,056.82 and 7,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.79, 14,056.82 and 7,362.32 is: 10,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.79 : 14,056.82 = 7,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.79/14,056.82 = 7,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.79x = 14,056.82 × 7,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.79x = 103,490,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,490,699.93/10,190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.32

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